as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreautomate
US /ˈɔtəˌmet/
UK /'ɔ:təmeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make automatic by using machines
B2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebreak in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1Moreby George
US /baɪ ˈdʒɔrdʒ/
UK /baɪ ˈdʒɔ:dʒ/
- other
- An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
C2Morebystander
US /ˈbaɪˌstændɚ/
UK /ˈbaɪstændə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who happens to see an event
C2Morechairman
US /ˈtʃɛrmən/
UK /'tʃeəmən/
- Countable Noun
- A man in charge of a meeting
- The person who leads a company or organization
B1Moredeal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
C1Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Moreexplosion
US /ɪkˈsploʒən/
UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- Sudden increase of something
B1Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMoreflash
US /flæʃ/
UK /flæʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly and briefly
- To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden and brief appearance of something
- Light used by a camera to brighten the area
B1Morefuel pump
US
UK
- Noun
- A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
B1Moregraphic
US /ˈɡræfɪk/
UK /ˈgræfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning things that are drawn
- In clear detail, often when unpleasant in some way
- Noun
- Picture or drawing used to show something clearly
A2Morehalfway through
US
UK
- Adverb
- At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- Phrase
- Having completed approximately half of something.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Going towards one's home.
- To be in the process of returning to one's home.
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Morejet
US /dʒɛt/
UK /dʒet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- A pipe that water or gas goes through
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
- To travel on a jet plane
B1TOEICMorelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremode
US /moʊd/
UK /məʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion and design
- Status or way of functioning
A2TOEICMorenearby
US /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
UK /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/
- Adjective
- Close to where you are
- Adverb
- Not far away; close
A2TOEICMorenortheast
US /nɔrθˈist, nɔrˈist/
UK /'nɔ:θ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the northeastern part of an area
C2Morenote
US /noʊ/
UK /nəʊt/
- Verb
- To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- Noun
- A short informal letter or written record.
- A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
A2TOEICMorenuclear
US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving the center of an atom
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Moreon alert
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
- Attentive and responsive to changes in a patient's condition; ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Phrase
- In a state of heightened security or readiness to respond to potential threats or emergencies.
C1Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepeace talks
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepublic life
US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/
UK /ˈpʌblik laif/
- Noun
- The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
A1Moreregime
US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/
UK /reɪˈʒi:m/
- Noun
- A system of management; a form of government
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerequest for
US
UK
- Noun
- A formal application or appeal for something.
- A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
A1Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Morering out
US /rɪŋ aʊt/
UK /riŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sound loudly and clearly.
- To shout or call out loudly.
A2Moresavannah
US /sə'vænə/
UK /sə'vænə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat grassland of tropical or subtropical regions
- A city in Georgia, USA, known for its history and architecture.
C1Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
strait
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Noun
- Channel joining large bodies of water
C2Moresuspect
US /səˈspɛkt/
UK /sə'spekt/
- Noun
- Person thought to have committed a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
- To doubt or lack trust
A2TOEICMorethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoretornado
US /tɔrˈnedo/
UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/
- Noun
- Violent storm with strong winds
B2Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morevolcano
US /vɑ:lˈkeɪnoʊ/
UK /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
B1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- on alert: In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- heading home: Going towards one's home.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- have to: Must do
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- at least: As a minimum
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- fuel pump: A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- financial: Involving money
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- respond: To answer something or someone
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- investigation: Search for information about something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- public: Owned by the government
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- graphic: Concerning things that are drawn
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
- volcano: Mountain through which hot liquid earth can erupt
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- nearby: Close to where you are
- mode: Fashion and design
- automate: To make automatic by using machines
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- bystander: Someone who happens to see an event
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- savannah: Flat grassland of tropical or subtropical regions
- northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/23Get the latest news headlines with this NBC Nightly News episode from June 22nd! You'll hear about dangerous storms hitting the Midwest and Northeast, a deadly shooting in Canada, and updates on the Nancy Guthrie case, plus much more.
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